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Fresh barde n Seed 1910 New Crop Just Received Beam, Peas, Corn, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Seed in Bulk and in package Call, Phone or write and No. 5 L D. Phone No. 16 - - Frost Torrence & Company DRUGGISTS The Gastonia Gazette. Issued every Tuesday and Friday y The Gazette Publishing Company, E. D. ATKINS, Editor. J. W. ATKINS, Business Manager. No. 230 Main Avenue. PHONE NO. SO. GASTONIA County Seat of Gaston County Al ter January 1, 1011. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: One year 1150 Six months 75 Vahp TT.nnt.hlt .... 50 One month 15 TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1910. The public statement of Judge W. B. Council, of Hickory, that he will not be a candidate at this time for the nomination for Congress In the alnth district against Representative IE. Yatea Webb, gives great pleasure to the friends of Congressman Webb, who are anxious to again honor tilm with the full and unanimous support of the entire party in this district. There will be time enough later to honor other worthy aspir ants for the office, but we cannot af ford yet to give up so strong and in fluential a representative as Mr. Webb. The victory of the Insurgent Re publican forces in the lower house of Congress, when by the aid of Dem ocratic votes they passed on Satur day the Morris resolution deposing the Speaker of the House from the committee on rules and providing for the enlargement of the commit tee to ten members, was Indeed a historic one, as It has been termed by the press of the country during the past few days. Not only does it mark the arousing of some spirit among the members of Speaker Can non's own party, who are tired of having legislation railroaded through Congress at the behest of a few men, but its greatest significance Ilea In the fact that it is really a result of the pressure of public opinion. Slowly but steadily the demand of the people has been growing in pow er, until the party in power has real ized that It stood no chance with the people at the ballot box as long as it stood for Cannonism and Its con comitant evils. Gome sacrifice to public opinion had become absolute ly necessary, and the deposition of the Speaker from his position of ar bitrary power over the committee on rules was simply the most expedient. ' FARMING WITH FIRE, ' April sixth Is cleaning-up day. ready for it. Get Miss Ollie Harrelson, of Cher ryville, is spending this week at the home of Mr. J. F. Harrelson. Clean up your premises and have the trash in piles to be removed by the rity wagons on April 6th. Mrs. Stowe, of Belmont, is vis iting her daughter, Mrs. N. G. Todd, today. "Cleaning-up" day is near at hand Let every man look after his own property and see that it Is cleaned ud. The trash will be hauled off free of charge. "A Case of Suspension" and "A Regular Fix" Thursday night at the Central school auditorium. During the remainder of the present week the evening services at the Lutheran church will be held at 7:30 o'clock instead of at 7 as here tofore. Attend the play at the school aud itorium Thursday night. Lota of fun for your money at the Central school auditorium Thursday night. IMPORTANT NOTICE. The publishers desire to call to the attention of all Gazette subscribers the fact th&t the paper Is now op erated strictly on a cash-in-advance basis as far as subscriptions are con cerned. Every paper is promptly discontinued the day the subscrip tion expires, this rule being applied with impartiality. A postal card no tice is sent every subscriber at least a week before his time expires in or der that none may fail to have knowledge of the exact date of ex piration. If you do Dot want the paper discontinued please see that your remittance for renewal is In our hands not later than the date of ex piration of your subscription. Re mittance should be made by postof Bce money order, express money or der or cbeck. It Is unsafe to send money through the malls and the subscriber takes the risk when send ing it. Any failure on the part of subscribers to receive the paper promptly should be reported at this office and the matter will be thor oughly investigated. The Citizens National Bank Gastonia, N. C. The bank that is not so large or old as to be forgetful of its customers' wants and needs, and is as strong as any of them. Is the designated depository of the great state of North Carolina. It makes loans at the legal rate of interest when satisfactory balances are maintained, and every accommodation and courtesy (ex tended customers in keeping with sound banking. We invite you to open an account IL P. Rankin, Pres. A. G. Myers, Cashier. Capital and Surplus, $75,000 An Enormous Wante of Soil Food , , , Take place on Nearly Every Farm la North Carolina Every Year What Bunting Off Ground Means. During these early spring months, alien the ground is 1 getting dry enough to cultivate and the air . be gins to feel Uks planting time,, the smoke from burning brush, grass, and leaves goes up from every rarm In North Carolina. New grounds are burned off. fence corners and brier patches cleaned out, rotting stumps and logs disposed of, and old fields and pastures prepared for the sum mer grazing. All this burning means the libera tion and consequent waste or tne most valuable part of the food of our growing crops, from material mucn of which might be put into the soli. All vegetable matter contains tne three elements or plant rooa wnicn we purchase In our complete fertlll- zers. By ourning, me nurugeu ii most expensive of these materials) liberated in the air, and Is abso- utely lost to the soil. The other two Ingredients, potash and phospnonc acid, are left on the ground in tne ashes; but even this plant food does not all get back into the soil, for It quite soluble, and being also very ig'it, it is readily washed off in the streams by the rains. Bui tms is not the only loss. The leaves or the grass, if plowed in, add to the soil not only these plant foods but also humus, the ingredient that nearly all soils need and one which it Is impos sible to get even in commercial fer tilizers. It is the lack of humus in the soil that impoverishes so many of our farms, even though commer cial fertilizers are used heavily, and that causes the abandonment of so much land in all parts of the State. In clearing land the leaves and small twigs scattered over the ground should never be burned off, but should be plowed in and allowed to rot wherever possible. In order to accomplish this, only the coarsest brush should be piled, and this should be burned at a time when the leaves and other ground cover are wet and won't easily burn. In clean ing up fence corners and brier patch es, fire can often be dispensed with altogether to great advantage. What material there is that Is too coarse to plow under can be profitably used in stopping washes or filling gullies. Owners of land, In making contracts with their renters, should be careful to stipulate that no burning of grass or leaves should be done unless ab solutely necessary. But this is viewing the matter only on the side of the agriculturist. Ev ery year nearly all of the most de structive forest fires are caused by the escape of fire from farmers burning brush or other material in the preparation of land for cultiva tion. In consequence of the dry weather which we so often have at this time of year, the grass and leaves become as dry as tinder, and needs but a spark blown over by the high winds to start a very destruct ive fire. At this season of the year, when the sap is rising and the trees are beginning to put out into leaf, a fire in the woods does irreparable in jury. Not only is the reproduction and the young growth killed, but of ten practically all of the standing timber is killed as well. Forest fires In North Carolina the past year were estimated to have destroyed at least $350,000 to $400,000 worth of property, not counting the perman ent injury to the forests themselves. Out of a large number of answers from correspondents who reported to the State Geological and (Economic Survey on the Injury caused by forest fires In 1909, 13 per cent of all the accidental fires were attributed to the farmers burning brush. Such fires not only cause the loss of tim ber and other property, but they make the farmer lose a great deal of time just when be can least afford to do so. If the North Carolina farmers re alized the great losses and serious risks caused by the thoughtless and careless burning of brush and grass in the spring, we should have much fewer forest fires and many more productive and paying farms. FORESTS FACTS. The Present Outlook for Forest Leg- luLatlon Mow the' South ' Caa Help. . (By John Finney, Secretary AppaW achlan National Forest Assocla tloa.) Congressman J. W. Weeks, of Mas sachusetts, the author of the Weeks Bill establishing the Appalachian- White Mountain National Forest, and Conrgessman A. F. Lever, or bourn Carolina, a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, one of the most ardent advocates of forestry legislation, when seen today by, an official of our association, join In the following statements: The long fight for the Apptiach- ian-Whlte Mountain forest seems to be almost won, for Chairman Scott of the Committee on Agriculture has, It SENATOR DANIEL NO BETTER. Continues to Linger Between Life and Death With Chances Largely Against His Recovery. Daytona, Fla.. March 21. United States Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia, who, two weeks ago, was stricken with paralysis, and, with the exception of brief Intervals, has been in a state of coma for the past four days, continues to linger be tween rife and death, with chances still largely against his recovery. A slight improvement reported this morning was later in the day super seded by an official bulletin announc ing the presence of a more profound state of coma. Is reported, just announced his in tention to report the Weeks Bill out of committee, and to put the matter squarely up to the House for action. If this Is the case, Chairman Scott takes a patriotic step and viewpoint, for while he Is seemingly still oppos ed to the theory of national forests established by purchase, and announ ces that he will not vote for the measure In the House, he feels that Is too important a matter to be smothered in Committee, and that the popular and almost universal de mand for this legislation makes it incumbent upon the Congress to act. "This, then, is the legislative sit uatlon: The Weeks Bill, Introduced during the special session last sum mer, and almost Identical with the Weeks Bill passed last spring by the House, having been thoroughly threshed over by the committee In three important hearings recently granted, is to be agam before the House for action almost Immediate ly it belnar understood that the Committee on Agriculture will re port it within the next week or ten days. "It is up to the advocates of this losrislation. both in and out of Con gress, to rally to Its support in eve ry proper manner, and thereby Insure the passage by a majority, not alone greater than it had last year, but by practically a unanimous vote of all sections, for it is, when rightly con sidered, a great national project non-Dartisan. non-political, non-sec tional that should have so over whelming a majority as will reflect the intent of Congress to properly begin an important constructive for est policy." This Is an Important statement that carries with it not only gratifi cation to those of us who have so earnestly worked for this legislation but carrying as well a large respon sibility in making a demonstration of Southern interest through South ern votes! This responsibility lies on the South. What will it do? Last year the Southern vote stood: S3 for; 36 against; 30 not voting. This year the Southern vote should stand, as did New England's last year, unanimous for the legislation. It is votes "for" that count and if the South realizes its need of the Appalachian Forest, it must get out the Southern vote. The real test of the Southern pa triotism and prevision and wisdom that will eliminate individual opin ion of "State rights," or "constitu tionality." or "sectionalism," or what ever name the opposition may bear, and will put the project on its broad plane as a national duty, is at hand! Realizing our responsibility, we have just sent an urgent appeal to all the commercial organizations throughout the South asking their aid in reaching their particular Con gressman and to the entire public press of the South to get squarely behind this project and reflect forci bly the public demand that this thing shall be done. Our association can do little more than this for the real responsibill tl lies with, and cannot be evaded by, the South Itself. In the most earnest way we have tried to show the need, the sanity, the urgency of this con structive forest policy. If the South is to endure, it must preserve them, it must vote to get this vote out, it must work, NOW, and keep at it, un til the votes are counted! What the South does now In this Appalachian matter is to infuence for good or evil its own future If not its own existence! BUT IT IS VOTES "FOR" THAT count; THE MANYHO SAVES his MONEY la the man who becomes influential in his community. Hit 7 . .. mm - 7,.-'"', : -V. ." ,.--,. .. .. opinion is sought after, and his advice is highly regarded. Start NOW and establish your credit'with one of Gaston County s good banks. s.( The First National Bank Gastonia, N. C Gaston County's Oldest andtLargest Bank, CAPITAL STOCK 100,000 SURPLUS AND PROFITS, 845.000. L. L. JENKINS, PRESIDENT. S. N, BOYCE, CASHIER, Our Biggest EES T aid SHOWING OF SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY THAT'S THE COMMENT HEARD ON ALL SIDES FROM HUNDREDS OF PLEAS ED AND SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. OUR TRIMMERS ARE BUSY AS CAN BE BUT NEVER TOO BUSY TO SHOW YOU THE GOODS. IT WILL PAY EVERY LADY TO COME AND SEE THE HATS AT OUR STORE BEFORE BUYING. OUR SHOWING OF SPRING DRESS GOODS AND SILKS IS ALSO THE BEST IN THE HISTORY OF OUR STORE. ALL THE NEW FAB RICS AND COLORS. BIG ASSORTMENT TO SELECT FROM. Jl omsom Merc, Company Gastonia, North Carolina. ODD FELLOWS AT CONCORD. Our Honor Roll. Since last Tuesday we have re ceived payments on subscription from the following persons: Mrs. S. 'A. Rhyne, John W. Groves, Gus Hern don, Swan-Slater Co., E. H. Clark, W. . Crawford, W. B. Smith, F. E. Ford? Roberts - A Stafford. J. W. MItchem, Ernest L. Stroup, Gray H. Spencer, G. M. .Gallick, George R. Ratchfordi L. E". Rankin, Miss Mary Brawley, Laban Abernethy, Catawba Store Co.. O. L. Wright, A. B. Lewis, Geo. W. Falls, Mrs. T. A. Llneberger. Annual Meeting of Twelfth District Adjourns After Electing Officers Monroe Gets Next Convention. Charlotte Observer, Concord, March 18. The Odd Feilnwa of the twelfth district OI North Carolina met in this city last night and adjourned this afternoon at 3 o'clock to meet again on the third Wednesday In September at Monroe for a two-day session. The district embraces the lodges at Bes semer City, Gastonia, McAdenvllle, Mountain Island, Lincolnton, Cornel ius, Huntersvllle, Charlotte, Monroe, Riverside, McGinnis and Concord, all of which were represented except Cornelius. Rev. Plato T. Durham delivered an address of welcome, which was re sponded to by Grand Master P. H. Williams of Elizabeth City. Mr. L. T. Hartsell spoke to the visiting del egates on behalf of the city, the ad dress being followed by a reception, the refreshments being served by the ladies. At today's session reports were heard from the various lodges, after which Mr. S. J. Durham of Bessemer City addressed the conven. tion. After an intermission for din ner, routine work was taken up, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: W. A. Coch ran, president, Charlotte; L. P. Wil son, vice president, Monroe; A. R. Pate, secretary, Monroe; A. R. Will man, treasurer, Charlotte. There were twenty-two visiting brethren, several of whom will remain In the city over Sunday. NOTICE. - v The session of New Hope Presby terian church has called a meeting to be held on Sunday, March 27, at 3 p. In. The object of the meeting Is to call a temporary supply and to elect additional deacons. All mem bers of the congregation are request ed to be present. J. F. RATCHFORD. FINE COACH STALLION FOR SALE On Saturday, April 2nd, at 2:30 p. m., at Craig & Wilson's stable in Gastonia, I will sell to the highest bidder on easy terms, the celebrated French Coach Stallion, CHABLIS 4091. GASTON BREEDERS' ASSOCIA TION, A. C. STROUP, Committee. 'Ale 4. THREE MILLION BALES SHORT. Stanley Stores Entered. Charlotte Observer. Stanley, March 21. The boldest burglarly ever perpetrated In Stan ley was committed last night when the stores of B. F. Carpenter and Rutledge-Thompsoa Company were entered. The entrance xwas .gained by means of a ladder to the second story windows which were prised up and entrance gained. The articles missed were pants and shoes. It Is supposed that the deeds were com mitted by a negro that was seen on the streets acting suspiciously. Census Report Shows the Crop of 1009 to Be. 10,3634240 Bales, Counting Round as Half Bales and Including Llnters, Compared With 13,432,131 for 1908. Washington, March 21. The cen sus cotton report shows the crop of 1909 to be 10,363,240 bales, count ing round as half bales and including llnters compared with 13,432,131 for 1908. Cotton estimated by ginners as re maining to be ginned and included ) In the statistics for 1909 is 49,488 bales. v The bales by States, counting round as half bales- and Including llnters Is as follows: Alabama, 1,071,985; Arkansas, 715.670; Florida, 62,711; Georgia, 1,897,761; Louisiana, 268,800; Mis sissippi, 1,106,170; North Carolina, 647,747; Oklahoma, 571.370; South Carolina. 1,160,167; Tennessee, 1 4 8,-778- Texas, 2,549,417. All other States 62,664. .,' Round bales Included for 1909 are 150,690. Sea Island -bales 94,566. Linter bales J14.597. " The average gross weight of tho bale for the crop counting round as half bales and Including llnters 1 496.5 pounds compared with 505. J for 1908. ' - The number of ginneries operated for 1909 crop was 26,600 compared' with 27,598 for 1108.
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